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Her Privates We

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“The finest and noblest book of men at war” Ernest HemingwayThe classic novel of the Great War, set during the battle of the Somme.Her Privates We follows the story of Private Bourne, an ordinary soldier dealing with extraordinary circumstances.As well as conveying the camaraderie and heroism of the trenches, the novel explores the terror and monotony of being a soldier. A cloud of fatalism hangs ... Read more

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“The finest and noblest book of men at war” Ernest HemingwayThe classic novel of the Great War, set during the battle of the Somme.Her Privates We follows the story of Private Bourne, an ordinary soldier dealing with extraordinary circumstances.As well as conveying the camaraderie and heroism of the trenches, the novel explores the terror and monotony of being a soldier. A cloud of fatalism hangs
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The Middle Parts of Fortune

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'They can say what they bloody well like, but we're a fuckin' fine mob.'Deep in the mud, stench of the Somme, Bourne is trying his best to stay alive. There he finds the intense fraternity of war and fear unlike anything he has ever known.Frederic Manning's novel was first published anonymously in 1929. The honesty with which he wrote about the horror, the boredom, and the futility of war inspired ... Read more

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'They can say what they bloody well like, but we're a fuckin' fine mob.'Deep in the mud, stench of the Somme, Bourne is trying his best to stay alive. There he finds the intense fraternity of war and fear unlike anything he has ever known.Frederic Manning's novel was first published anonymously in 1929. The honesty with which he wrote about the horror, the boredom, and the futility of war inspired
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Her Privates We

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First published privately in 1929 as The Middle Parts of Fortune, Her Privates We is the novel of the Battle of the Somme told from the perspective of Bourne, an ordinary private. A raw and shockingly honest portrait of men engaged in war, 'that peculiarly human activity', the original edition was subject to 'prunings and excisions' because the bluntness of language was thought to make the book ... Read more

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First published privately in 1929 as The Middle Parts of Fortune, Her Privates We is the novel of the Battle of the Somme told from the perspective of Bourne, an ordinary private. A raw and shockingly honest portrait of men engaged in war, 'that peculiarly human activity', the original edition was subject to 'prunings and excisions' because the bluntness of language was thought to make the book
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Her Privates We

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A brilliant book that makes it impossible to forget the barbarity of war........................... A brilliant book that makes it impossible to forget the barbarity of war........................... ... Read more

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A brilliant book that makes it impossible to forget the barbarity of war........................... A brilliant book that makes it impossible to forget the barbarity of war...........................
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Scenes and Portraits

Enriched edition. Exploring human emotions in early 20th century Australia

by Frederic Manning, Cassia Vexley ...

In "Scenes and Portraits," Frederic Manning presents a rich tapestry of character sketches and vignettes that illuminate the complexities of early 20th-century life in England. His prose, both lyrical and incisive, captures the essence of diverse social interactions, blending realism with a touch of impressionistic detail. The work operates within the broader context of modernist literature, ... Read more

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In "Scenes and Portraits," Frederic Manning presents a rich tapestry of character sketches and vignettes that illuminate the complexities of early 20th-century life in England. His prose, both lyrical and incisive, captures the essence of diverse social interactions, blending realism with a touch of impressionistic detail. The work operates within the broader context of modernist literature,
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The Middle Parts of Fortune (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. A World War I Trench Novel of the Somme, British Infantry, and Front-Line Realism

by Frederic Manning, Keira Dovewick ...

The Middle Parts of Fortune is one of the most unsparing and artistically exact novels to emerge from the First World War. Centered on Private Bourne and his comrades in the trenches of the Somme, it rejects patriotic melodrama for a grave, intimate realism: barrack-room speech, fatigue, fear, loyalty, and the strange continuities of soldierly routine. Its style combines classical restraint with ... Read more

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The Middle Parts of Fortune is one of the most unsparing and artistically exact novels to emerge from the First World War. Centered on Private Bourne and his comrades in the trenches of the Somme, it rejects patriotic melodrama for a grave, intimate realism: barrack-room speech, fatigue, fear, loyalty, and the strange continuities of soldierly routine. Its style combines classical restraint with
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The Middle Parts of Fortune

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by Frederic Manning, Colton Marsh ...

Frederic Manning's The Middle Parts of Fortune is a poignant and unvarnished exploration of the experiences of soldiers during World War I, rendered with a stark realism that invites readers into the grim realities of trench warfare. The narrative is marked by its fragmented structure and lyrical prose, allowing for a vivid depiction of soldier camaraderie, trauma, and the existential dread of ... Read more

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Frederic Manning's The Middle Parts of Fortune is a poignant and unvarnished exploration of the experiences of soldiers during World War I, rendered with a stark realism that invites readers into the grim realities of trench warfare. The narrative is marked by its fragmented structure and lyrical prose, allowing for a vivid depiction of soldier camaraderie, trauma, and the existential dread of
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Scenes and Portraits

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"Scenes and Portraits" features a series of stories and character studies that reflect Manning’s keen observations of human nature and society. The collection captures a variety of scenes from everyday life, presenting vivid portrayals of different characters and settings.The stories range from intimate character studies to broader social observations. Manning’s writing is noted for its ... Read more

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"Scenes and Portraits" features a series of stories and character studies that reflect Manning’s keen observations of human nature and society. The collection captures a variety of scenes from everyday life, presenting vivid portrayals of different characters and settings.The stories range from intimate character studies to broader social observations. Manning’s writing is noted for its
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The Middle Parts of Fortune

Enriched edition. A Poignant Portrayal of Trench Life and Battlefield Experiences

by Frederic Manning, Cassia Vexley ...

In 'The Middle Parts of Fortune,' Frederic Manning provides a poignant exploration of the harrowing experiences of soldiers during World War I, depicted through the lens of protagonist Private Joe Blunt. The novel employs a raw and minimalistic literary style, characterized by its vivid prose and unflinching realism, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the psychological and physical ... Read more

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In 'The Middle Parts of Fortune,' Frederic Manning provides a poignant exploration of the harrowing experiences of soldiers during World War I, depicted through the lens of protagonist Private Joe Blunt. The novel employs a raw and minimalistic literary style, characterized by its vivid prose and unflinching realism, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the psychological and physical
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The Middle Parts of Fortune

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The Middle Parts of Fortune is a novel by Frederic Manning that depicts the experiences of ordinary British soldiers, particularly Private Bourne, fighting in the trenches of World War I.Primarily focused on the brutal realities of the Battle of the Somme, including the trauma, camaraderie, boredom, and moments of bloodlust they faced, the book has been praised, since its publication in 1929, for ... Read more

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The Middle Parts of Fortune is a novel by Frederic Manning that depicts the experiences of ordinary British soldiers, particularly Private Bourne, fighting in the trenches of World War I.Primarily focused on the brutal realities of the Battle of the Somme, including the trauma, camaraderie, boredom, and moments of bloodlust they faced, the book has been praised, since its publication in 1929, for
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Her Privates We

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Frederic Manning is acknowledged as arguably the finest novelist of the Western Front. Born in Australia, novelist and poet Frederic Manning enlisted during 1915 into the Shropshire Light Infantry, and served in France during 1916 as ‘Private 19022’. The Shropshires saw heavy fighting on the Somme, and Manning’s four months there provided the background to ''Her Privates We.'' An undisputed ... Read more

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Frederic Manning is acknowledged as arguably the finest novelist of the Western Front. Born in Australia, novelist and poet Frederic Manning enlisted during 1915 into the Shropshire Light Infantry, and served in France during 1916 as ‘Private 19022’. The Shropshires saw heavy fighting on the Somme, and Manning’s four months there provided the background to ''Her Privates We.'' An undisputed
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The Complete Works of Frederic Manning

by Frederic Manning ...

The Complete Works of Frederic ManningThis Complete Collection includes the following titles:--------1 - Eidola2 - Poems3 - The Vigil of Brunhild4 - Scenes and Portraits ... Read more

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The Complete Works of Frederic ManningThis Complete Collection includes the following titles:--------1 - Eidola2 - Poems3 - The Vigil of Brunhild4 - Scenes and Portraits
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